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Thanks. Appreciate it - and, yes, promise we'll try! Ben

Having reached our 50th Episode birthday - most of which have been discussing thrown away leads and dropped points - and also with so much going on at Saints in the past week, I thought I’d post a one off TSP thread. With Steve away in Sri Lanka, Adam and I chat through everything that’s happened - including: * The Watford draw * Gabbiadini scoring * Cedric (mainly being cr*p) * Simon Hooper (also being cr*p) * Charlie Austin’s ‘outburst’ * Charlie Austin’s ‘outburst’ Parklife style * Total Recall - Ex-Saints in World War 1 * Les Reed/Martin Hunter being given the boot * Ralph’s ‘BIG INTERVIEW’ with Adam - and what the future now does (or doesn’t) look like * “Spaces becoming opportunities” - or something like that! * Mr Gao and his ‘investment’ to date Anyway, should you feel like listening to our views/Adam’s analysis, then you can via the following: > SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2zLCJtH > acast: https://bit.ly/2RM4eur > iTunes: https://apple.co/2FiJ0zk > Patreon: https://bit.ly/2B0oqmJ Thanks as always for the feedback, and hope the extended version this week covers off some of the key points you’d want to hear/expect to be discussed by Adam after a turbulent week. Thanks Ben

Considering everything that is going on on the pitch currently (or isn't!), Episode 49 of Total Saints Podcast seemed to turn out alright in the end. Ben, Steve and Adam review on the drab 0-0 draw with Newcastle. Many deemed it 'must win', but again it was a largely a load of rubbish. We also reflect on the sad goings on at Leicester City, that meant the postponement of our Carabao Cup fixture this week - and quite rightly so. We also discuss the next PL fixture against Manchester City - with a large amount of nervousness and pessimism! Finally, to break up the monotony of Saints in the current period, we introduce our first/pilot 'Total Recall' feature, where we will look back at memorable wins (maximum of one a Pod!) from over the years - players, goals, decisions etc. Our first (obviously!) is the 2003 December stuffing of Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth. Glorious stuff! The Podcast is available on a number of channels, including Google Podcasts and the below links: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2EOhm0s iTunes: https://apple.co/2FiJ0zk acast: https://bit.ly/2qkc8iN Hope (for those wishing to listen) it brings an element of lightheartedness, and levelheadedness, to proceedings. Always happy to take feedback - positive and/or constructive. Cheers B

Thanks for letting us know. Glad you enjoyed it - and welcome aboard! Thanks Ben

I'm still chuckling at it. All that positive build up......then wallop! B

Adam, Steve and Ben are reunited for this week's Episode 48 of Total Saints Podcast - and its nice to have something other than a defeat to talk about! The Podcast covers: Steve on England in Sevilla. ️ Adam on Hawaii The Bournemouth draw CB selections *♂️ Footballers tweeting/on social media Fan surveys Leonardo Jardim link ⚫️ Newcastle United preview Should you wish to listen to the Podcast then you can via any of the below links: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2yXtXZ8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys acast: https://bit.ly/2qCeo8a Despite a few technical gremlins we managed to get through it and, I hope, provide some interesting chat, more in line with some of the previous feedback. Fingers crossed for 3 points against Newcastle! Thanks for listening.

Thanks Topcat. All very valuable feedback/comments and taken on board. Leave it with us (apart from the Daily Echo bit - that’s their decision(s) really).

Thanks for the feedback. Whilst agreeing with you to a certain level, we’re also only 8 games into the season, and our Podcast tries not to overreact at each and every opportunity (on any subject, including recruitment) like some may. We do try to remain level-headed and consider all pros and cons. Thanks for listening

Evening All, The latest Podcast - Episode 47 is out now. I'll cut the glamourous sales pitch out - but, rest assured, it does features (more) discussion about questionable tactics and defending by Saints! If you want to listen then great. Its only 33 minutes - although Adam isn't on this week (he was 'lucky' enough to miss the game on Sunday!). If you don't, we understand. Its painful enough watching it all without us then reminding you. Links here for the thick-skinned: acast: https://bit.ly/2qCeo8a iTunes: https://apple.co/2FiJ0zk SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2RBUx2o Up The Saints! B

Episode 46 of Total Saints Podcast is available for you to listen to now (if you'd like too). With so many similarities cropping up every week (i.e. defending poorly and not winning football matches!), we break up the monotony this week by talking about Saints in the USA. Joe Prince-Wright (NBC Sports & big Saints fan) joins Adam, Ben and Steve to talk about Wolves, Everton, Chelsea and of course 'brand America' - in particular whether Gao's Chinese takeover has thrown a potential spanner in Ralph Krueger's US dream.... Paul Cox, a Hampshire lad who is now based in Nebraska, talks about his involvement with the Club's North American Partnership - offering coaching and education to a select group of teams/youngsters across the States. You can listen to the Podcast via any of these channels: iTunes: https://bit.ly/2NfjTQm acast: https://bit.ly/2P3mtun SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2NfjTQm No doubting it'll be nice to have a win to talk again soon - maybe even a draw! Sigh....

The International break is over, and Total Saints Podcast is back, with Episode 45 out now. Sadly, almost as predictably as Saints self-destruction at Anfield, we're back to talking about failing to hold a lead and throwing away points! The modern 'Southampton Way'. Like the film Groundhog Day, as Steve reminds us in the Pod! (One for the older film fans there) Anyway, should you decide your want to, then you can listen to the Podcast here: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2Ib8ZKy acast: https://bit.ly/2IcLPDy iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys We chat Brighton, L*verpool, Wolves, pre-match light shows, Hojbjerg thunderbolts and zonal flipping marking! Anyway, onwards to Molineux - where Steve also thinks it'll be some game...!

Thanks Hmmm, maybe the season finale? It’ll depend on whether we can find a Tub big enough, as I think we’re all quite precious about our personal space!

A win - an actual Premier League win! Yes, Episode 44 of Total Saints Podcast was out last evening, with Adam, Ben and Steve having a rare 3 points too, if we're absolutely honest, complete wallow about! (Note: Steve, as expected, refuses to get more carried away than he needs too! ) In the Podcast we talk about all the ins and outs from the match at Crystal Palace, and also reflect on Alex McCarthy's call-up to the England squad. Ben also can't let Quincy Promes' move to Sevilla pass without asking Adam whether Saints really were keen on him and/or whether it was just a smokescreen for a frankly dreadful January transfer window! Lastly, the Episode includes a TSP Fantasy Premier League update - which hopefully a few of you are partaking in. You can find the Podcast via your favourite Pod provider, including: acast: https://bit.ly/2LYM7ho iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2wHHWBO Can Saints now push on from here, or do the guys think the International Break has come at just the wrong time? You'll have to listen (if you wish too) to find out! Thanks Ben

This week's Podcast - Episode 43 - is now available to listen to (should you wish) Like many from last season, we talk about Saints throwing away points, via a last minute goal, in a game they largely controlled (at least for the first 55 minutes anyway!). Sigh. Adam Leitch, Steve Grant and Ben Stanfield talk about the disappointing 2-1 defeat to Leicester, and preview both the Brighton and Crystal Palace fixtures this coming week. On a lighter note, thankfully, Ben also catches up with former Saints' Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, Nick Harvey, to reminisce about more enjoyable times. The days of Nigel Adkins, Rickie Lambert, Wembley visits, promotions and the advancement of fitness technology/methods for elite sportsman/sportswoman. Nick also answers an interesting question, on sporting endurance/cramps, from one of our listeners. You can listen to the Podcast via any of these sites: acast: https://bit.ly/2obMonT iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2BQZkJt PlayerFM: https://bit.ly/2whxnFp We’re also available on Google Podcasts, via the Google Play Store! Another important week ahead of Saints now. Really hoping the next Podcast will give us something different to 'sing about'.... Thanks, as always, to those of you on SWF who take the time to listen. Cheers B

Thanks doggface. Glad you enjoy the Pod! Hopefully the music is the least important part anyway

Thanks SuperSAINT. Thought Adam's views were very honest/respectful. Hope (in light of hospital comment) all is OK. B

Its another content-packed edition of TSP this week - Episode 42. Few things in life are guaranteed - but Saints failing to pick up 3 points at Goodison Park feels like one of them! And so it proved again in this past weekend, as Everton came out 2-1 winners. Steve, Adam and Ben discuss the performance against The Toffees, and also look ahead to the next encounter for Saints, at home to Claude Puel's Leicester City. In between, the guys reflect on the St. Mary's Fans Forum last week - including the performance of both Ralph Krueger (Chairman) and Les Reed (Vice-Chairman of Football). What exactly did they make of Thursday's face-to-face with the fans? Well, you'll have to listen to find out..... acast: https://bit.ly/2OOww6c iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2N1mZYM Thanks, as always, to those who enjoy listening to our Podcast. Your feedback/comments are always welcome - as we continue to try and make the Pod as entertaining for you as possible. Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: totalsaintspodcast@yahoo.com

Its another action packed Podcast this week, in Episode 41 of Total Saints Podcast Steve, Adam and myself chat about pyrotechnics, a fairly drab 0-0 draw for Saints in their Premier League opener against Burnley, the end of the transfer window (keeping Adam on his toes, as Danny Ings signed very late in the day!) and also preview the tough looking away trip to Marco Silva's Everton next weekend. The Podcast is free to listen to, via any of the following sites: acast: https://www.acast.com/totalsaintspod iTunes: https://apple.co/2xfUrWq SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2MfuxLm Thanks Ben Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: totalsaintspodcast@yahoo.com

Evening All, The Total Saints Podcast team - Ben, Adam and Steve - resume Saints-related discussion in Episode 40 (for those who wish to listen to it) With pre-season now completed, after a win against Celta de Vigo and a disappointing 3-0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach, its full steam ahead towards Burnley next weekend, and the opening day Premier League fixture. We reflect on Saints' overall preseason campaign, calling out some of the individuals who've impressed, as well as preview the St. Mary's visit of the Clarets. Sandwiched in the middle, listeners answer our "if you had one wish for Saints this season, what would it be?" question. There's a range of hopes on that, including the panel's themselves. But will any come true? Who knows! You can find Episode 40 of the Podcast here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys acast: https://bit.ly/2qCeo8a SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2Of4xMs Total Saints Podcast is a dedicated weekly podcast, going to the heart of all things Saints. Thanks B Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: totalsaintspodcast@yahoo.com

We asked (directly) last year and were meet by a wall of silence. Not sure anyone has seen him since....

We'll see how the But hopefully that'll mean its a little snappier/convenient for anyone wishing to listen. Adam B has always shown an openness to coming on the Podcast, but we've never quite managed to firm up a time/date with him (mainly due to his hectic schedule with Solent). There aren't any immediate plans to hassle him for an appearance, but if the opportunity naturally presents itself, then we'd definitely look to make it happen, yes.

I can only speak for myself/our Podcast, but its definitely not about believing my/our opinion is 'important' for everyone to hear at all. Its simply about being a beloved Saints fan of 30+ years, who enjoys talking about/promoting our Club/City (with a couple of good mates!) for people around the World to listen to if they wish. It takes a lot of time to record/edit/produce/upload, and I think many do enjoy it. But ultimately listening to any Podcast(s) isn't compulsory B

Thanks SuperSAINT! Hope you're well.

Total Saints Podcast - sponsored by http://www.happyhottubs.co.uk - dusts itself off and returns for a brand new season, with the first Episode (39) of the 2018-19 campaign. Ben Stanfield​ (host) is joined by long-term sidekick Adam Leitch​ (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo​) and new panel member Steve Grant​ (Owner of SaintsWeb​), to look at all things Saints! You can listen to the Podcast (new or previous Episodes) here: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2M37YoW acast: https://bit.ly/2NYX5oP iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys The season hasn't officially kicked off yet, so instead discussion in Ep. 39 covers the pre-season trips to China and France, transfer window dealings so far (ins/outs) and also what Saints may (or may not!) do before it shuts on the 9th August. After riding every inch of the Premier League​ survival rollercoaster last season, hopes are that this year will be a little more uneventful! But this is Saints, and we all know they rarely do uneventful.... Thanks and look forward to hopefully keeping you all entertained again this season! Cheers Ben Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: totalsaintspodcast@yahoo.com